8 Best Places to Visit in Italy

1. 5. Sicily

1.1. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea

1.2. Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy that

1.2.1. also includes several smaller isles

1.3. It is separated from the mainland region of Calabria

1.3.1. by the 5 km (2 miles) Straits of Messina

1.4. Sicily is rich in art and history

1.4.1. from Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples

1.4.1.1. to Palermo’s Baroque churches

1.5. The island’s most striking geological feature is Mount Etna

1.5.1. Europe’s tallest active volcano.

2. 6. Amalfi Coast

2.1. Situated in Italy’s southwestern region of Campania

2.2. The Amalfi Coast is prized for its picturesque coastline that features

2.2.1. shimmering bays

2.2.2. craggy cliffs

2.2.3. lemon tree gardens

2.2.4. multicolored villas

2.2.5. and ritzy resorts.

2.3. One of the most romantic and posh towns along the Amalfi Coast

2.3.1. is Positano with its beautiful

2.3.1.1. pebbled beaches

2.3.1.2. pastel houses

2.3.1.3. and scenic mountains

2.4. One of the larger towns, Amalfi,

2.4.1. features lovely plazas lined with restaurants

2.5. The town of Ravello is favored for

2.5.1. its beautiful villas of gardens and art works.

3. 7. Tuscany

3.1. Tuscany conjures images of beautiful

3.1.1. rolling hills

3.1.2. olive groves

3.1.3. vineyards

3.1.4. and cypress trees

3.2. The many pleasures of Tuscany include

3.2.1. tasting wine in Chianti

3.2.2. simply relaxing in hill towns such as San Gimignano

3.2.3. or exploring Renaissance art in Florence

3.3. The medieval city of Siena also holds excellent works of art

3.3.1. while its historic center is one of the most popular places to visit in Italy

3.4. Elba is the largest of several Tuscan islands

3.4.1. offers great beaches

3.5. Pisa is world-famous for its Leaning Tower.

4. 8. Venice

4.1. Located in northeastern Italy

4.1.1. Venice is an archipelago of 118 islands all connected

4.1.1.1. by hundreds of beautiful bridges and scenic canals

4.2. Of the canals

4.2.1. the Grand Canal is most famous

4.2.1.1. and divides the city into two sections

4.3. Picturesque waterways and historic architecture

4.3.1. make Venice one of the most romantic cities in the world

4.4. Venice is often crowded

4.4.1. but well worth visiting to see its magnificent landmarks like

4.4.1.1. Saint Mark’s Square

4.4.1.2. Basilica

4.4.1.3. Doge’s Palace

4.4.1.4. and Rialto Bridge

4.5. One of the most popular things to do

4.5.1. is to take a gondola ride along one of its many canals

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6. 1. Rome

6.1. Rome today is the government seat and capital city of Italy

6.2. Located in the country’s central region of Lazio

6.2.1. Rome is a vast and complex city

6.2.1.1. that is both historic and modern at the same time

6.3. Best known for housing ancient Roman structures and the Vatican City

6.3.1. Rome has endured for more than 2,500 years

6.3.1.1. as an important center for culture, power and religion

6.4. From ancient romantic plazas to stunning cathedrals and Renaissance architecture

6.4.1. there is so much to see and do in Rome

7. 2. Italian Lake District

7.1. The Italian Lake District stretches across Northern Italy

7.2. The southern ends of most of the lakes are relatively flat

7.2.1. but the northern ends are mountainous as the lakes reach deep into the Alps

7.3. Popular with tourists for over 100 years

7.3.1. the Italian Lakes combine good weather with attractive scenery

7.4. Top attractions include

7.4.1. Garda

7.4.1.1. is the largest lake

7.4.1.1.1. and offers stunning scenery, especially in its mountainous northern stretches

7.4.2. Como

7.4.2.1. with forested slopes rising directly from the water’s edge

7.4.3. Maggiore

7.4.3.1. is less popular yet just as beautiful

7.4.3.1.1. , with several popular family resorts.

8. 3. Naples

8.1. Naples is the capital of the Campania region in Southern Italy

8.2. The city of Naples offers a treasure trove of art works and historic sites

8.2.1. as well as a vibrant atmosphere of

8.2.1.1. shops

8.2.1.2. restaurants

8.2.1.3. and nightlife venues

8.3. Many favorite Italian foods originated from here such as

8.3.1. pizza, spaghetti and parmigiana

8.4. As it is nearby famous sites like the Bay of Naples and Pompeii

8.4.1. Naples presents an ideal base to stay while exploring the area.

9. 4. Pompeii

9.1. Pompeii was buried under several feet of volcanic ash

9.1.1. for nearly 1,700 years

9.1.1.1. after the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

9.2. Excavation of Pompeii began in 1748

9.2.1. and the site is yet to be totally unearthed

9.2.1.1. The site is located near the modern city of Naples

9.3. A tour of Pompeii offers a fascinating insight into

9.3.1. the everyday life of the ancient Roman world

9.4. Visitors can walk along the ancient streets

9.4.1. to see the remains of

9.4.1.1. bakeries

9.4.1.2. brothels

9.4.1.3. and baths